What is your most useful quilt size, and why, especially if
11-18-2017, 09:16 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by SusieQOH
Nobody in my family likes lap size and I don't either. We like them bigger to curl up in. I make twin size up to queen, with a king for our bed. I've made 3 for our bed but had them longarmed.
11-18-2017, 12:13 PM
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I make twin and queen size quilts mostly.
The twin size can be cuddled under on the couch as well as being used on the bed.
The queen size, obviously, can fit my queen size bed and serve well as a "bedspread" for a full size bed. They can also work well as a coverlet on a king size bed.
The twin size can be cuddled under on the couch as well as being used on the bed.
The queen size, obviously, can fit my queen size bed and serve well as a "bedspread" for a full size bed. They can also work well as a coverlet on a king size bed.
11-18-2017, 01:50 PM
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Minimum of 60x60 to 80x80 for lap/couch quilts. 60x60 is the minimum I need to snuggle.
For the cuddle factor back with flannel or microfleece.
I have made rag quilts that were twin sized for kids.
If I ever finish my son's quilt it will be a large queen.
For the cuddle factor back with flannel or microfleece.
I have made rag quilts that were twin sized for kids.
If I ever finish my son's quilt it will be a large queen.
11-18-2017, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I like about 60-75 wide by 80-85 long, What I call "couch size" - big enough to cover one entirely if one goes "horizontal" on the couch.
Plus I can wrestle that size through my machine.
Plus I can wrestle that size through my machine.
11-19-2017, 07:36 AM
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Mousie, I understand the "postage cost" situation. I do Quilts of Valor and long-armed it. I was assigned to send it to someone in Germany! Boy, never again! I now work with a local chapter that donates to the local recipients...so no more mailing!
I wanted to suggest for the child-type fabric......check on the Project Linus web-site to see if there is a local contact. When I go to the Project Linus luncheons in our town, they always have a room full of donated yarn and another room full of donated fabric. Perhaps there is someone near you who can come pick up the fabric.
Good luck and hope you are still able to enjoy quilting. We do what we can at the pace we enjoy.
I wanted to suggest for the child-type fabric......check on the Project Linus web-site to see if there is a local contact. When I go to the Project Linus luncheons in our town, they always have a room full of donated yarn and another room full of donated fabric. Perhaps there is someone near you who can come pick up the fabric.
Good luck and hope you are still able to enjoy quilting. We do what we can at the pace we enjoy.
11-19-2017, 08:03 AM
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I make either queen sized quilts or large lap quilts. I've found the most loved ones are a bit longer than most as some of my relatives like to pull it right up around their ears with plenty of coverage left for their feet!
11-19-2017, 11:03 AM
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We are a TALL family. (son is 6'8", DH 6'5"). A throw would cover my lap but then my shoulders would be cold so--I make twin and beyond.. Usually turn out to be queen sized. I want a quilt to go up to my chin and be able to wrap it around my toes. I also hand quilt so don't have many of these completed as of yet. I do have 5 in progress right now...with many more laid out to get going on... Lap size would never be touched in my house.
11-19-2017, 11:57 AM
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The size I lke to make best is 60" x 84. I always keep one at the foot of my bed in case I get cold. When I teach someone how to quilt, I use this size because it goes together quickly and is so useful as others have said.
11-19-2017, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NoraB
Mousie, I understand the "postage cost" situation. I do Quilts of Valor and long-armed it. I was assigned to send it to someone in Germany! Boy, never again! I now work with a local chapter that donates to the local recipients...so no more mailing!
I wanted to suggest for the child-type fabric......check on the Project Linus web-site to see if there is a local contact. When I go to the Project Linus luncheons in our town, they always have a room full of donated yarn and another room full of donated fabric. Perhaps there is someone near you who can come pick up the fabric.
Good luck and hope you are still able to enjoy quilting. We do what we can at the pace we enjoy.
I wanted to suggest for the child-type fabric......check on the Project Linus web-site to see if there is a local contact. When I go to the Project Linus luncheons in our town, they always have a room full of donated yarn and another room full of donated fabric. Perhaps there is someone near you who can come pick up the fabric.
Good luck and hope you are still able to enjoy quilting. We do what we can at the pace we enjoy.
I have no problem with taking the fabrics to them if I have an appointment.
I have four granddaughters and they have outgrown some of this stuff and I just don't
feel like trying to sell it and mail it. You couldn't get enough for your bother and I've got
some nice stuff. Rather try this. thank you, NoraB
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